The best nights out
We’re all about great nights out in Scarborough!
This year we’re bringing you an exciting mix of theatre, comedy, musicals, dance and live music; the perfect distraction from everyday life.
Our cinema screens films six nights a week, with everything from the latest must-see movies to screenings from the National Theatre and Royal Opera House. As part of our dementia-friendly programme we show a classic film every month with free refreshments and free tickets for carers and companions.
There’s something for everyone at the SJT, so head our way and join us for a great night out.
Contacting us
Call 01723 370541 (Mon - Sat, 10am - 6pm)
Come and see us in person: Westborough, Scarborough, YO11 1JW (Mon – Sat from 10am, usually closing 15 minutes after the last event of the day has begun.)
Email box.office@sjt.uk.com
Book online anytime at www.sjt.uk.com
Prices
On stage
For SJT productions we always have a number of tickets at £10 - grab them while you can as they do go quickly!
For preview performances of SJT productions ticket prices are capped at £16 for all seats. Seats may get more expensive as demand increases.
On screen
Please see overleaf for information about our cinema including prices.
If you have any queries or, for accessibility reasons, need seats that are not currently on sale, please speak to our Box Office team.
To give you an idea of what our two spaces are like, check out the seating plans on the inside back cover of this brochure.
Accessibility
We strive to make life easier for all visitors and have different types of accessible performances/ screenings, accessible seating options, facilities for audio description and more.
We also now have automatic doors at our main entrance. Assistance dogs are very welcome, and we’re proud to be dementia-friendly.
There’s more detail on our website, or you can call 01723 370541 or email reception@sjt.uk.com with any queries.
Show content & age guidance
We’ll add any content warnings to our website where possible. Ages listed are purely a guide, as you’re the best judge of what you’re comfortable with your young people seeing. Please note that sometimes age guidance may change during rehearsals, and do chat to our Box Office team if you have any concerns.
Getting here
Our beautiful Art Deco building is in Scarborough town centre. We’re directly opposite Scarborough Railway Station, so you can’t miss us if you’re travelling by train. Parking can sometimes be tricky because of our central location. We’ve marked some nearby car parks on the map opposite and suggest you check out parkopedia.co.uk Most parking on street and in council-run car parks is free after 6pm.
Offers & discounts
SJT Circle Membership
A great way to save money, get all the inside information and really become part of the SJT family. Benefits include discounts*, updates and exclusive events! Visit bit.ly/SJTMember or email the team on supportus@sjt.uk.com for details.
Under 30s
This free-to -join scheme is available to anyone under 30 or in full-time education. Tickets for just £10 (any seat, even after the standard allocation of ‘tenner tickets’ has gone!). Get two free film tickets when you sign up! Your U30s membership also gives you 10% off refreshments*. Contact the Box Office for details.
Group bookings
• 10% off when you book 10+ full price tickets*
• Free booker’s ticket when booking 20+ seats*
SJT gift vouchers
Available for any amount, last for two years and can be personalised - get yours from the Box Office or online. We also accept Theatre Tokens.
Sign up for regular updates straight to your inbox at sjt.uk.com/signup, and follow us on social media to get involved with all things SJT!
• School groups – get in touch for the best offers Contact us via email: natalie.foster@sjt.uk.com or call the Box Office on 01723 370541
NHS staff & carer discounts
NHS staff can get 20% off all SJT-produced shows*. Also available to carers with a green CARE badge and Blue Light cardholders.
*Ts & Cs apply to all offers and discounts. Exclusions may apply, not valid on tickets £10 or under.
While you’re here...
Make a night of it by booking a delicious meal at Eat Me Cafe @ The SJT in our first floor bar space, and find that perfect gift in Shop at the SJT - details in the back of this brochure!
The SJT is supported by:
The information in this brochure was correct at the time of printing, but may be subject to changes.
Please recycle me when you’ve finished !
Grab a drink, sit back, and relax in the beautiful Art Deco surroundings of the McCarthy cinema... and don’t forget you can pre-order drinks and snacks when booking online (or via the Box Office).
Prices Films: £8, Concessions (60+ and companions): £7
Circle, NHS staff & U30s: £6
Event cinema: £12/£18
Look out for:
Exclusive monthly screenings of films that are cult, classic or somewhere inbetween. Each one has an introduction from film expert George Cromack
Monthly dementia-friendly screenings have tickets at just £6, free tickets for companions, an intro (and singalong if it’s a musical) and free refreshments!
Find out first! Sign up to get regular emails here: bit.ly/SJTSignup
Below are just some of our upcoming event cinema screenings - check the website for full listings, or pick up our monthly film leaflet!
Macbeth: David Tennant & Cush Jumbo
12 & 13 February
A new 5-star production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, filmed live at the Donmar Warehouse in London.
Royal Ballet and Opera: Turandot
1 April
Puccini’s captivating opera tells the story of a coldhearted princess and her mysterious suitor.
A Night with Janis Joplin The Musical
14 & 15 March
A screening of the multi award-winning show, paying homage to Janis Joplin and her musical influences.
Exhibition on ScreenMichelangelo: Love and Death
20 & 21 May
A fresh look at an enigmatic man whose life is celebrated in every mark and every stroke he made.
20 - 23 March
Bringing a diverse array of film screenings, exhibitions and events to the North Yorkshire coast. The festival aims to bring alternative film to the town whilst championing local makers and creators. It uses exciting venues across the town, including the SJT. Find out more: scarboroughfilmfestival.co.uk
Scarborough Film Festival 2023
Photos by Mica J Photography
YOUTH ARTS FESTIVAL 2025
SJT Youth Theatre and Drama Club present
MYSTERY AT THE MUSEUM
Things have been going missing at the Museum!
The Woolly Mammoth has wandered off, the Grecian Urns are nowhere to be seen, and King Tut’s beard is a thing of the past!
Join Detective Davies and his hapless assistant Archie to get to the bottom of it all before there’s nothing left.
This is your chance to support the brilliant SJT Drama Club and Youth Theatre as they come together to work with a team of professional actors to celebrate history, bring a few exhibitions to life, and solve the... Mystery at the Museum!
Fancy getting involved?!
We run weekly sessions for children in school years 1 to 6 (Drama Club) and 7 to 10 (Youth Theatre). Drama Club groups 1-3 meet on a Saturday morning and Youth Theatre groups 1 and 2 meet on a Tuesday evening.
If you fancy joining us at the start of next term, email engagement@sjt.uk.com to see if there are places available.
12 & 13 Feb, 7.30pm
Age guidance: 5+
Venue: The Round
All tickets: £6
Praise for last year’s show Nurse, the Screens!:
“Fantastic… I wish I had the talent and courage to perform like they did last night when I was their age.”
“Highly entertaining and thought-provoking”
“Sheer entertainment. What a beautifully produced show.”
“Huge fun!”
“A brilliant show. It was wonderful to see such passion and energy shining on stagethe superstars of now and the future!”
“What a treat… it was a cracking show to watch.”
“What a funny show! Loved it.”
Putting your event centre stage!
WEDDINGS
Put your wedding centre stage with a choice of two unique venues and a totally bespoke service catered just for you.
COMMUNITY & BUSINESS EVENTS
An ideal venue for conferences, meetings, staff training, presentations, workshops and more!
CINEMA HIRE
A venue with a difference, we host events including private film screenings in our McCarthy auditorium - the perfect treat for any celebration!
The SJT Young Company presents
EDUCATION, EDUCATION, EDUCATION
Written and created by The Wardrobe Ensemble
Directed by Rob Salmon
It’s May 1997. Tony Blair has won the election and Katrina and the Waves have won Eurovision. Channel 5 is a month old. No one knows who Harry Potter is. Britain is the coolest place in the world.
At the local secondary school, it’s a different story. Miss Belltop-Doyle can’t control her Year 10s, Mr Pashley has been put in charge of a confiscated Tamagotchi and Miss Turner is hoping that this muck-up day goes smoother than the last. Tobias, the German language assistant, watches on. Things can only get better.
A love letter to schools which asks big questions about an education system in special measures, exploring what we are taught and why, and where responsibility lies.
Education, Education, Education is the second production from the SJT’s Young Company, a talent development programme for young creatives in Scarborough. It gives them the opportunity to develop skills for a career in the creative industries - come and support them on their journey!
11 - 15 Mar, 7.30pm plus 2.30pm Sat matinee
Age guidance: 14+
Venue: The Round Group discounts are available for schools bookings please email us on natalie.foster@sjt.uk.com or call Natalie on 01723 370541.
Praise for last year’s production of DNA:
“Full marks to the young company whose performances were faultless.”
Scarborough News
“The entire, large cast performed brilliantly… a huge success.”
Scarborough.co.uk
LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST
(MORE OR LESS)
Originally by Shakespeare
Adapted by Elizabeth Godber and Nick Lane
Directed by Paul Robinson
A stag do in Ibiza. A hen do in Greece. What could go wrong? Everything…
The stags have made a solemn promise to each other: this is a boys’ weekend. Don’t talk to any girls, don’t even think about any girls and most importantly, do not contact the hens.
The hens are ready for fun in the sun when the resort calls to say they’ve had to relocate them… to a hotel in Ibiza. Both groups of revellers are stuck on the same Mediterranean island. Cue: shoddy disguises, mislaid love letters and theatrical chaos.
Join us for an unforgettable night at the theatre as Shakespeare’s riotous comedy is brought to life in the nineties, featuring belting musical numbers in the era of boy bands and Girl Power.
A brand-new comedy theatre show from the team behind the UK Theatre Award-nominated The Comedy of Errors (more or less).
27 Mar - 19 Apr
Monday - Saturday, 7.30pm
Matinees on Thursdays and Saturdays
Preview: Thu 27 Mar, 1.30pm
Ticket prices are capped at £16 for all seats.
Post-show Q&A: Thu 17 Apr, 1.30pm
Accessible performances
Dementia-friendly & captioned: Thu 3 Apr, 1.30pm
Captioned: Thu 3 Apr, 7.30pm
BSL interpreted & audio-described: Sat 12 Apr, 2.30pm
Age guidance: 12+
Venue: The Round
The Stephen Joseph Theatre and Shakespeare North Playhouse present
THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT WENT TO SEE
Book by Sheila Ruskin and David Wood
Music and lyrics by David Wood
Based on The Owl and the Pussy-cat by Edward Lear
Directed by Alice Kynman
Join The Owl and the Pussycat on a magical adventure for all the family!
They set sail in a pea-green boat for the mystical land where the Bong-Tree grows, and on the way they meet a whole host of charming characters including the Plum Pudding Flea, The Runcible Spoon and Head Jumbly. Our intrepid travellers long to be married, but will they get a happily ever after?
Youth Theatre groups 1, 2 and 3 will be performing David Wood’s musical adaptation of Edward Lear’s classic poem.
Perfect for adventurers aged 5+
Fancy getting involved?!
29 - 31 May, 6pm plus 2pm Sat matinee
Age guidance: 5+
Venue: The McCarthy
Tickets: £10/£6
Praise for last year’s performance of Collected Grimm Tales:
“An absolutely incredible performance!! What fabulous young talent Scarborough has… book a ticket & support these amazing young people”
“Just fantastic: all the young people were brilliant, the sets were amazing, the costumes were great”
“So great to see future generations of actors/back stage peeps & audiences clearly having so much fun.”
We run weekly sessions for children in school years 1 to 6 (Drama Club) and 7 to 10 (Youth Theatre). Drama Club groups 1-3 meet on a Saturday morning and Youth Theatre groups 1 and 2 meet on a Tuesday evening. If you fancy joining us at the start of next term, email engagement@sjt.uk.com to see if there are places available.
The SJT Youth Theatre presents
Get closer to your theatre
We can’t do it without you!
By becoming a member, you allow us to become more than a theatre. You’re investing directly in your local theatre, enabling us to produce vibrant and exciting shows, nurture new talent and provide vital work in the local community. Whether you want discounts on tickets, priority booking, or simply to support the work we do on and off stage, there’s something for everyone.
Members get the chance to meet the SJT team and socialise with like-minded people over a cuppa and a sweet treat at our exclusive monthly events. All membership levels include a donation which goes straight to our charity - the higher the level, the bigger the donation. Thank you!
Your support:
• Provides dementia-friendly and accessible performances
• Creates the brilliant props you see in our shows
• Brings local community groups to the theatre, sometimes for the first time, allowing more people to experience the magic of live theatre
• Gives all children the chance to get creative
• Provides us with a safety net, ensuring we can keep programming ambitious new shows
Membership starts from just £3.33 per month!
Find full details online at bit.ly/SJTMember, call 01723 370541 or email the team on supportus@sjt.uk.com for details.
3 - 26 July
PRIDE & PREJUDICE
By Kate Hamill
Based
on the novel by
Jane Austen Directed by Lotte Wakeham
Jane Austen’s most iconic love story is brought dazzlingly to life on stage.
When it comes to the subject of marriage, headstrong Lizzy Bennet is determined to resist the mounting pressures and expectations from society. But can she resist love, especially when the infuriatingly intriguing Mr. Darcy keeps popping up at every turn?!
With sharp humour and sparkling dialogue, this witty stage adaptation brings to life the classic story of love, misunderstandings, and second chances (with plenty of music and dancing). Lose yourself in the world of Regency parties and courtship, as hearts race, tongues wag and passions swirl around the English countryside.
Discover the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life, with this vibrant retelling of Austen’s beloved novel, performed by a large cast of immensely talented actors. Join us for this UK premiere production, adapted by award-winning playwright Kate Hamill and directed by the Octagon Theatre Bolton’s Artistic Director Lotte Wakeham.
Monday - Saturday, 7.30pm
Plus matinees on Thursdays and Saturdays (excluding 3 Jul)
Preview: Thu 3 Jul, 7.30pm
Ticket prices are capped at £16 for all seats.
Post-show Q&A: Thu 17 Jul, 1.30pm
Accessible performances
Dementia-friendly & captioned: Thu 10 Jul, 1.30pm
Captioned: Thu 10 Jul, 7.30pm
BSL interpreted & audio-described: Sat 12 Jul, 2.30pm
Age guidance: 10+
Venue: The Round
Tickets from £10 - book early for the best prices! For more details see the inside front cover. Discounts available for SJT Circle members, Under 30s, NHS staff, carers and groups. Details online or get in touch!
The Stephen Joseph Theatre, Octagon Theatre Bolton and Theatre by the Lake present
You are invited to our
70th Birthday Party!
Sunday 13 July | The Round | 2.30pm
A script-in-hand performance of some extra-special excerpts from SJT shows of the past 70 years, featuring some familiar faces.
Tickets £20
Or, choose the VIP option and join us for a post-show celebration in the bar! VIP ticket £70 - includes buffet, glass of prosecco and programme
In July 1955, theatre pioneer Stephen Joseph established the country’s first theatre-in-the-round on the first floor of Scarborough Library. In the intervening 70 years, we have produced over 660 shows, entertained generations of locals and tourists, continued to embrace new writing and inspired all ages to get involved - more than enough reason to celebrate!
Look out for more birthday events still to be announced!
NOISES OFF
By Michael Frayn
Directed by Paul Robinson
One of the greatest British comedies ever written, Noises Off is a hilarious and heartfelt tribute to the unpredictability of life in the theatre.
Called “the funniest farce ever written”, the show follows the on and off-stage antics of a touring theatre company as they stumble their way through the fictional farce, Nothing On. Across three acts we witness: the shambolic final rehearsals, a disastrous matinee seen entirely from backstage and their brilliantly catastrophic final performance.
We’re delighted to present the first ever in-the-round production of Michael Frayn’s comedy masterpiece.
“The most dexterously realized comedy ever about putting on a comedy. A spectacularly funny, peerless backstage farce. This dizzy, well-known romp is festival of delirium.”
The New York Times
“Stephen Joseph Theatre artistic director Paul Robinson [is] an expert at staging farce kept the right side of chaos.”
The Scarborough News
9 Aug - 6 Sep
Monday - Saturday, 7.30pm
Plus matinees on Thursdays and Saturdays (excluding 9 Aug)
Preview: Sat 9 Aug, 7.30pm
Ticket prices are capped at £16 for all seats.
Post-show Q&A: Thu 21 Aug, 1.30pm
Accessible performances
Dementia-friendly & captioned: Thu 28 Aug, 1.30pm
Captioned: Thu 28 Aug, 7.30pm
BSL interpreted & audio-described: Sat 30 Aug, 2.30pm
Age guidance: 12+
Venue: The Round
The Stephen Joseph Theatre presents
...to keep doing exciting things both on and off stage, engaging the local community and looking after our historic building.
...and get exclusive behind the scenes access, discounts, priority booking and more! Membership starts from £3.33 a month, and there’s a level to suit everyone.
...either when you book your tickets, or when you visit -we now have a contactless donation point in the upper foyer!
...either in the Round or the McCarthy, a great way to remember a loved one or to celebrate a special occasion. Seats cost £500 or £400 and last for a minimum of 10 years.
...whether you come to a fundraiser or simply come to see shows or films - the easiest way to support us is to keep coming back, and tell all your friends!
...lets you align your brand with us through corporate partnerships, advertising packages and bespoke larger scale partnerships such as show sponsorship.
...in your will to leave a lasting legacy and secure the future of your theatre for generations to come. Leaving a gift of just 1% will make a great difference.
Written and directed by Alan Ayckbourn
EARTH ANGEL
Written and directed by Alan Ayckbourn
Gerald recently lost his wife of many years. Amy was the light of his life, almost heaven-sent.
It’s tricky thinking about life without her but he’s trying his best to put a brave face on things, accepting help from fussy neighbours and muddling along as best he can.
Then a mysterious stranger turns up at Amy’s wake. He seems like a nice enough chap, washing the dishes and offering to do a shop for Gerald, but is he all that he appears?
Alan Ayckbourn’s 91st play digs deep into one of life’s greatest mysteries – what makes someone a good person? And in this day and age, can you ever really be sure...?
“He is a kind of English Chekhov who is also an incomparably fine director of his own serious comedies”
The Wall Street Journal on The Girl Next Door (2021)
“Ayckbourn’s deft and light touch takes you deviously into darker reaches of the soul”
The Scarborough News on Family Album (2022)
“Genius...highly amusing”
The Daily Mail on Constant Companions (2023)
“Very funny... a beautifully performed drama”
The Observer on Show & Tell (2024)
13 Sep - 11 Oct
Tuesday - Saturday plus Mon 15 Sep, 7.30pm
Matinees on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays (excl 18 Sep)
Previews: Sat 13 Sep, 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Ticket prices are capped at £16 for all seats.
Post-show Q&A: Thu 9 Oct, 7.30pm
Accessible performances
Dementia-friendly & captioned: Thu 2 Oct, 1.30pm
Captioned: Thu 2 Oct, 7.30pm
BSL interpreted & audio-described: Sat 4 Oct, 2.30pm
Age guidance: 12+
Venue: The Round
The Stephen Joseph Theatre presents
A c t ors, Audiences a Ayckbourn
Friday 26 - Sunday 28 September
Alongside Earth Angel, we’re hosting an exciting weekend to raise money for the SJT New Work Fund, enabling us to put even more brand new work on our stages and nurture brilliant new talent. You can book the two events below individually, or you can get exclusive extras by purchasing a VIP package - these are limited in number!
It’s All Relative
Men, Meals & Me
Fri 26 Sept, 7pm | The McCarthy | All tickets £20
An evening of Ayckbourn in two halves! Alan Ayckbourn’s archivist Simon Murgatroyd M.A. explores the creation of hit show Relatively Speaking on its 60th anniversary. The second half is a chance to hear stories from a group of actors with years of Ayckbourn experience.
Sun 28 Sept, 2.30pm | The Round | All tickets £25
Men, Meals & Me is an eight-hander inspired by the 1981 musical revue Me, Myself and I, in which the central character is represented by three actors playing different aspects of one woman. Casting is yet to be finalised but expect some familiar faces. This will be the first-ever public performance and will be directed by Alan himself.
To book a package, please call us on 01723 370541 or email tickets@sjt.uk.com.
Tickets to It’s All Relative
Tickets to Earth Angel on Saturday 27 September (matinee or evening)
Tickets to the reading of Men, Meals & Me
Gala event after the reading of Men, Meals & Me, attended by Alan Ayckbourn and the cast. Includes a buffet and glass of prosecco
A souvenir programme
Lunch with members of the Earth Angel company
Exclusive behind the scenes sessions with staff from the SJT
VIP Package A VIP Package B
£550
£150
SLEEPING BEAUTY
By Charles Perrault
Adapted by Nick Lane
Have you ever had one of those dreams…?
You know the ones... where you’re running but you can’t get anywhere? Or the one where you really need the loo but people keep getting in your way?
What about the dream where you’re a child and you get cursed by a wicked fairy to prick your finger on your eleventh Christmas Eve and fall asleep for a hundred years?
Not had that one? Molly has. She’s been having it a lot recently. Her eleventh Christmas Eve is just around the corner.
“One more sleep,” her mum keeps saying…
…but if Molly’s not careful, she could end up having have the craziest sleep of her life!
The team who brought you the UK Theatre award-winning Beauty and the Beast and Aladdin invites you to join Molly on a night-time adventure filled with songs, laughs and festive nonsense*. A Christmas treat for dreamers of all ages.
*Cocoa, pyjamas and teddy bears optional.
28 Nov - 28 Dec
Public performance times: 11am/1pm/3pm/6pm/7pmsee the diary pages for details!
Preview:
Adult ticket prices are capped at £16 for all seats (child tickets all £10).
Accessible performances
Relaxed: Fri 12 Dec, 11am
Captioned: Sun 28 Dec, 3pm
BSL interpreted & audio-described: Sat 27 Dec, 1pm
Age guidance: 6+
Younger children are welcome, kids under 18months go free but still need a ticket.
Venue: The Round
The Stephen Joseph Theatre presents
Bull
Sat 1 Feb, 7.30pm
A razor-sharp play about the fine line between office politics and playground bullying, Bull offers ringside seats as three employees fight to keep their jobs. A new production of Doctor Foster writer Mike Bartlett’s play which won the 2013 UK Theatre Award for Best New Play and a 2015 Olivier Award.
★★★★ “Short, slick and emotionally unflinching” The Stage The Round | Ages 14+ | £15
Sherlock Holmes: The Last Act
Sat 15 Feb, 7.45pm
The year is 1916. Drawn from retirement for the funeral of his friend Dr Watson, Holmes returns to Baker Street to resolve ‘the last act’ of his epic career. A theatrical evening unfolds, with fourteen characters, all played by Nigel Miles-Thomas in a tour de force performance.
“Acting virtuosity” Theatre Weekly
The McCarthy | Ages 12+ | £18
Last Rites
Sat 8 Feb, 7.45pm
After the passing of his father, Arjun must travel from the UK to India. But how can he perform an ancient Hindu practice that was never passed onto him? A combination of exciting physical and nonverbal storytelling with dynamic projection and an immersive soundtrack, told from a Deaf man’s perspective. It’s a story of a complex relationship cut short.
★★★★ “Tremendous” The Guardian The McCarthy | Ages 14+ | £15
Miles Jupp: On I Bang
Mon 17 Feb, 7.30pm
Since Miles‘ last tour, he’s made a lot of TV, radio and published a novel. In the midst of all this he suffered a brain seizure, which led to the discovery of a tumour and major neurosurgery. It’s left him with a few things that he’d like to share. This is a tale about surprise, fear, luck, love and qualified medical practitioners.
“Elegantly funny, terribly English account of a tumour” The Guardian The Round | Ages 16+ | £22
Isolation Creations Haus of Games
Kiss & Makeup
Sun 9 Feb, 4pm
Scarborough’s cheekiest comedy drag double act are back for an afternoon of luuurve-themed fun, games, bingo, daft prizes, and a party atmosphere like no other! Whether you’re head over heels, flying solo, or just after summat casual, brace yourselves for an afternoon of sauciness.
Snacks available!
Eat Me @ The SJT | Ages 18+ | £15
Egg & Spoon
Wed 19 Feb, 2pm
Thu 20 Feb, 10am & 2pm
The very young won’t sit still to watch a show and we don’t expect them to. An interactive romp through the seasons - you’ll come in and out of our magic circle, run through the rain, play in the falling leaves and sleep under the snow.
The perfect gentle introduction to the magic of theatre.
“Suitable for even the shortest attention spans.” New York Times
The Round | Ages 1-4 | £10/£8
Oasiz
Sat 22 Feb, 7.30pm
One of the UK’s most authentic Oasis tribute bands - in 2023 a clip of frontman Steve went viral, with fans convinced the clip was Liam Gallagher himself. Enjoy a special in-the-round performance, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the record-breaking second album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory, plus all the big hitting anthems that you know and love.
The Round | Ages 5+ | £23
Romeo & Juliet
Mon 17 Mar, 7.45pm
Tue 18 Mar, 1pm & 7.45pm
A brand new re-telling of one of history’s greatest love stories, set on the streets of Belfast in 1998, the year that the Good Friday agreement was signed. With a banging 90s soundtrack played by a live band, this is a fast-paced, modern take on a timeless classic, showing that Shakespeare is as relevant today as it’s always been.
★★★★★ “heart-stopping” LondonTheatre1
The McCarthy | Ages 11+ | £15
Lady Maisery with O’Hooley & Tidow
Fri 28 Feb, 7.30pm
A unique double-bill of two of the English folk scene’s best acts: multi-intrumentalist power trio
Lady Maisery and much loved Yorkshire folk duo O’Hooley & Tidow. They join forces for a gig to remember filled with songs of celebration, solidarity, peace, unity, a healthy dose of rage and of course, heaps of love.
The Round | All ages | £23
The Picture of Dorian Gray
Tue 8 Apr, 7.45pm
Dorian Gray, young and beautiful, seems unchanged by corruption and untouched by age. But beneath a heavy curtain, Dorian’s portrait tells a different story…
Box Tale Soup’s adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s haunting story of evil, debauchery and scandal, features unique puppets and a powerful original soundtrack.
The McCarthy | Ages 12+ | £15
Velma Celli - God Save the Queens
Thu 13 Mar, 7.45pm
Award-winning superstar Velma Celli presents an evening of music, comedy and general fabulous entertainment in her tribute to the best UK music icons: Adele, Amy Winehouse, Annie Lennox, Leona Lewis, The Spice Girls and many more. She’ll leave you happily exhausted and begging for more.
“Electrifying vocals” The List
The McCarthy | Ages 14+ | £16
Detective Dog
Fri 11 Apr, 12.30pm & 3pm
When the books at Peter’s school disappear one morning, Detective Dog Nell is ready to sniff out the culprit! With British Sign Language, creative captions and spoken English, this engaging production celebrates books and the magic of reading in an inclusive and accessible performance. Expect captivating puppetry, surprising smells and toe-tapping music.
The McCarthy | Ages 3+ | £12/£8
Toxic
Thu 24 Apr, 7.45pm
A chance meeting on a hookup app sets two damaged 30-something hearts on a spectacular collision course. He’s HIV+ and drowning in shame. They are one microaggression away from a full-on meltdown.
The explosive new show from the award-winning Nathaniel J Hall celebrates the survival and resilience of the queer spirit.
The McCarthy | Ages 18+ | £15
Raven
Sun 11 May, 2.30pm
This spring, Raven celebrate 20 years performing together (how did that happen?!). What better place to mark the occasion than at the SJT? This six-piece, multiinstrumental band takes you on a musical journey through their back catalogue of original songs and traditional music, as well as performing new work. Includes refreshments - all profits to the SJT.
Eat Me @ The SJT | All ages | £20
Dracula
Thu 1 - Sat 3 May, 7.30pm plus Thu & Sat matinees
In 1897 a small group led by Professor Van Helsing is plunged into an epic struggle for survival.
Blackeyed Theatre present Nick Lane’s adaptation of the timeless gothic thriller, featuring a haunting soundscape, powerful performances and innovative design for an exhilarating theatrical experience.
★★★★½ “Terrific thriller” Derby World The Round | Ages 12+ | From £10
Daniel Bye: Imaginary Friends
Tue 13 May, 7.45pm
After a personal tragedy, a failing comedian starts listening to the wrong voices in his head. Has his moral compass become completely derailed? Awardwinning Daniel Bye presents his first solo show for seven years.
“Bye is an exceptional storyteller” Exeunt Theatre Magazine
The McCarthy | Ages 12+ | £15
Do I Love You?
Fri 9 May, 7.30pm
Sat 10 May, 2.30pm & 7.30pm
John Godber is back by popular demand! Join twenty somethings Sally, Nat and Kyle in this hilarious comedy as they develop a love for Northern Soul. From Brid Spa to Stoke, from Scarborough to the Tower Ballroom, our young soulies are determined to keep the faith!
“Another little dramatic gem from the pen of John Godber” British Theatre Guide
The Round | Ages 14+ | From £10
Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
Thu 15 May, 7.30pm
A brand new musical comedy is created from scratch in this awardwinning show as your suggestions are transformed on the spot into an all-singing, all dancing production with hilarious results.
★★★★★ “So polished, it defies belief.” Daily Telegraph
★★★★★ “Achingly funny… Worth seeing again and again.” Time Out The Round | Ages 12+ | £25
Lonnie Donegan –The Stories
Sat 17 May, 7.45pm
Award winning songwriter and star of The Voice, Peter Donegan and his older brother Anthony present an evening of songs and stories about their legendary father, ‘The King of Skiffle’ - Lonnie Donegan. A unique glimpse into life growing up with a musical legend as a father. Expect huge laughs, singing and lots of foot-stomping fun.
The McCarthy | Ages 18+ | £23
PopOdyssey
Fri 30 May, 7.30pm
Love Island, an inflatable Trojan horse and a thirst trap bot dressed like a nymph. This epic storytelling show collides ancient Greece with modern pop culture in a high energy reworking of The Odyssey, told through text and movement. A journey to find a home, a father and our place in this mad, complex world of fake lips, telling fake news in deep fake utopias.
The Round | Ages 14+ | £15
Marshmallow Me
Mon 19 May, 7.45pm
Rosie is a young Scarborough girl who moved to the big city in pursuit of her acting dreams. Along with the bright lights and opportunities came a few bumps in the road. Culture shock, financial struggles, and battling an eating disorder led her down a dark path. An honest and inspiring story of self-discovery that will leave you laughing, crying and rooting for Rosie every step of the way.
The McCarthy | All ages | £15
Greed
Tue 3 Jun, 7.30pm
Tavaziva Dance returns with a dynamic, powerful, exhilarating dance piece accompanied by a stimulating and infectious soundtrack. Greed is a challenging, fast-paced production dealing with the interplay of money, power, and religion between African and Western cultures.
“A phenomenal piece of contemporary dance” The Stage
The Round | Ages 12+ | £15
The Rod Stewart Songbook
Fri 23 May, 7.30pm
The ultimate homage to Rod Stewart, featuring Pete McCall and his sensational live band. Enjoy unforgettable hits like Sailing, Maggie May, Do Ya Think I’m Sexy, You Wear It Well and many more. Expect an electric atmosphere and a night you’ll never forget!
“The next best thing to seeing Rod himself” Hull Daily Mail
The Round | All ages | £23
Closure?
Fri 6 Jun, 7.45pm
Do you have unanswered questions after a breakup? Serial dating northern lass Lydia did, so she sent a questionnaire to her expartners... and made a show out of it. If you like statistics, interpretive dance, and Daniel Bedingfield then you’ll love this. You’ll leave laughing, with some noughties classics stuck in your head.
“Extremely entertaining”
Audience feedback
The McCarthy | Ages 16+ | £15
The Carpenters
Experience
Sat 7 Jun, 7.30pm
Get ready for an evening of nonstop hits, featuring Maggie Nestor and eight top-class musicians who capture Karen and Richard Carpenter’s musical talents brilliantly. Enjoy hits like Close To You, We’ve Only Just Begun, Top of the World, Rainy Days and Mondays, Solitaire, Goodbye to Love, Please Mr Postman, and dozens more classic songs.
The Round | Ages 16+ | £23
Sam Jewison in Concert
Sat 14 Jun, 7.30pm
Sam Jewison returns with a brand-new show! Expect classic songs from the Great American Songbook and beyond, including Have You Met Miss Jones?, I‘ve Got You Under My Skin, and Let‘s Fall in Love. Music that inspired legends like Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, and Oscar Peterson features alongside highlights from Hello, Dolly!, West Side Story, and more. The Round | All ages | £23
Backstage Tours
Pulman & Stilgoe - A Couple Of Swells
Wed 25 Jun, 7.30pm
The inspired pairing of two unique entertainers - Liza Pulman, songstress, comedienne and onethird of the iconic Fascinating Aida, and virtuoso pianist, songwriter and singer Joe Stilgoe.
Joe’s dazzling piano-playing and Liza’s exquisite vocals make old songs sound new and new songs feel like you’ve known them all your life.
The Round | All ages | £23
If you’re interested in what we do, the shows we make, the history of the SJT, or just want to have a look around - why not book one of our regular guided tours of the building. Each event will include special access to an SJT production, and you never know who you might meet along the way!
Saturdays | 12 - 12.45pm | £10 per person
5 Apr
19 Jul 23 Aug 27 Sep
Limited places, please book to avoid disappointment. Book online or via the Box Office - 01723 370541. Please note the tour route does involve lots of stairs. If you’d like to bring a large group to take a tour and Saturdays don’t work for you, get in touch and we’ll see what we can do!
What’s On When
APRIL
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2 Love’s Labours Lost
3 Love’s Labours Lost 1.30pm 7.30pm
4
JANUARY
Sun 5 Hammonds Band 3pm
FEBRUARY Sat 1 Bull 7.30pm Sat 8 Last Rites 7.45pm Sun 9 Isolation Creations 4pm
Wed 12 Mystery at the Museum 7.30pm Thu 13 Mystery at the Museum 7.30pm
Sat 15 Sherlock Holmes: The Last Act 7.45pm
Mon 17 Miles Jupp: On I Bang 7.30pm
Wed 19 Egg & Spoon 2pm Thu 20 Egg & Spoon 10am 2pm Sat 22 Oasiz 7.30pm Fri 28 Lady Maisery with O’Hooley & Tidow 7.30pm
MARCH
Tue 11 Education, Education... 7.30pm
Wed 12 Education, Education... 7.30pm
Thu 13 Education, Education... 7.30pm Velma Celli - God Save the Queens 7.45pm
Fri 14 Education, Education... 7.30pm
Sat 15 Education, Education... 2.30pm 7.30pm
Mon 17 Romeo & Juliet 7.45pm
Tue 18 Romeo & Juliet 1pm 7.45pm
Thu 27 Love’s Labours Lost 1.30pm 7.30pm
Fri 28 Love’s Labours Lost 7.30pm Sat 29 Love’s Labours Lost 2.30pm 7.30pm Mon 31 Love’s Labour’s Lost 7.30pm
Please note: These listings are for events on our stages at the time of printing. Please check online, call us or pop in to find out about all current events, including screenings in our cinema!
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15 Showstopper!
17 Lonnie Donegan – The Stories
19 Marshmallow Me
23 The Rod Stewart Songbook 7.30pm Thu 29 The Owl and the Pussycat... 6pm Fri 30 The Owl and the Pussycat... 6pm PopOdyssey 7.30pm Sat 31 The Owl and the Pussycat... 2pm 6pm
JUNE
Tue 3 Greed - Tavaziva Dance 7.30pm Fri 6 Closure? 7.45pm Sat 7 The Carpenters Experience 7.30pm Sat 14 Sam Jewison in Concert 7.30pm Wed 25 Pulman & Stilgoe - A Couple Of Swells 7.30pm
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Sun 13 70th Birthday Party 2.30pm
Mon 14 Pride and Prejudice 7.30pm
Tue 15 Pride and Prejudice 7.30pm Wed 16 Pride and Prejudice 7.30pm Thu 17 Pride and Prejudice 1.30pm 7.30pm Fri 18 Pride and Prejudice 7.30pm Sat 19 Pride and Prejudice 2.30pm 7.30pm
Mon 21 Pride and Prejudice 7.30pm
Tue 22 Pride and Prejudice 7.30pm
Wed 23 Pride and Prejudice 7.30pm
Thu 24 Pride and Prejudice 1.30pm 7.30pm
Fri 25 Pride and Prejudice 7.30pm
Sat 26 Pride and Prejudice 2.30pm 7.30pm
AUGUST
Sat 9 Noises Off 7.30pm Mon 11 Noises Off 7.30pm Tue 12 Noises Off 7.30pm Wed 13 Noises Off 7.30pm Thu 14 Noises Off 1.30pm 7.30pm Fri 15 Noises Off 7.30pm Sat 16 Noises Off 2.30pm 7.30pm Mon 18 Noises Off 7.30pm Tue 19 Noises Off 7.30pm Wed 20 Noises Off 7.30pm Thu 21 Noises Off 1.30pm 7.30pm
22 Noises Off 7.30pm
23 Noises Off 2.30pm 7.30pm
25 Noises Off 7.30pm
26 Noises Off 7.30pm
27 Noises Off 7.30pm Thu 28 Noises Off 1.30pm 7.30pm Fri 29 Noises Off 7.30pm Sat 30 Noises Off 2.30pm 7.30pm
SEPTEMBER
Mon 1 Noises Off 7.30pm Tue 2 Noises Off 7.30pm Wed 3 Noises Off 7.30pm Thu 4 Noises Off 1.30pm 7.30pm Fri 5 Noises Off 7.30pm Sat6 Noises Off 2.30pm 7.30pm Sat 13 Earth Angel 2.30pm 7.30pm Mon 15 Earth Angel 7.30pm Tue 16 Earth Angel
18 Earth Angel
19 Earth Angel 7.30pm
20 Earth Angel 2.30pm 7.30pm Tue 23 Earth Angel 7.30pm Wed 24 Earth Angel 1.30pm 7.30pm Thu 25 Earth Angel 1.30pm 7.30pm Fri 26 It’s All Relative 7pm Earth Angel 7.30pm Sat 27 Earth Angel 2.30pm 7.30pm Sun 28 Men, Meals & Me 2.30pm Tue 30 Earth Angel 7.30pm
OCTOBER Wed 1 Earth Angel 1.30pm 7.30pm
2 Earth Angel 1.30pm 7.30pm
3 Earth Angel 7.30pm
4 Earth Angel 2.30pm 7.30pm Tue 7 Earth Angel 7.30pm Wed 8 Earth Angel 1.30pm 7.30pm
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
Mon 1 Sleeping Beauty 6pm
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Beauty 1pm
Beauty 11am 3pm
Beauty 11am 3pm
Beauty 6pm Sat 27
Beauty 1pm 6pm Sun 28
Beauty 3pm
The Round
The McCarthy
Please note:
Our building has lots of stairs, so do take the lift if it’s easier - use floor 2 for the Round and floor 3 for the McCarthy (if you arrive early and your floor is unavailable, you can wait in our downstairs foyer or in the bar area on floor 1).
Access to most seats involves either climbing or descending stairs - we’ve marked handrails on stairs in red. In the Round, level access to the front row via the stage is often available on request. If you would like advice on seating choices, please contact our Box Office team.
Entrance via stairs
Entrance via lift
By Charles Perrault
Adapted by Nick Lane